FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final draw
World Cup 2026 Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao
Six fixtures across 14 Jun–25 Jun at 5 venues. The top two from Group E progress directly to the Round of 32; third place may still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across the twelve groups.
- Group fixtures
- 6
- Window
- 14 Jun – 25 Jun
- Venues
- 5
- Slots advancing
- 2 + 3rd-place pool
Group E preview
What to expect
Nagelsmann's Germany should top it comfortably. The real story is Curaçao — smallest nation ever to qualify, debuting against Germany — and an Ivory Coast/Ecuador duel for second that's a coin-flip on form.
Schedule
Group E fixtures
All six Group E matches, ordered by date and local kick-off. Times shown in the venue's local zone.
| Date | KO (local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun | 12:00 | Germany v Curaçao | NRG Stadium · Houston |
| 14 Jun | 19:00 | Côte d'Ivoire v Ecuador | Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia |
| 20 Jun | 16:00 | Germany v Côte d'Ivoire | BMO Field · Toronto |
| 20 Jun | 19:00 | Ecuador v Curaçao | Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City |
| 25 Jun | 16:00 | Curaçao v Côte d'Ivoire | Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia |
| 25 Jun | 16:00 | Ecuador v Germany | MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford |
The four nations
Squads & storylines
Current head coach, the player most likely to define the tournament for them, and a quick read on form via FIFA ranking and recent World Cup history.
Germany
FIFA #10- Manager
- Julian Nagelsmann
- Key player
- Jamal Musiala
- Last WC
- Group stage (2022)
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Ecuador
FIFA #23- Manager
- Sebastián Beccacece
- Key player
- Moisés Caicedo
- Last WC
- Group stage (2022)
Côte d'Ivoire
FIFA #34- Manager
- Emerse Faé
- Key player
- Franck Kessié
- Last WC
- Group stage (2014)
Curaçao
FIFA #82- Manager
- Dick Advocaat
- Key player
- Tahith Chong
- Last WC
- Debut
How Group E works
Three matches · Six fixtures
Each team plays the other three exactly once — six total group-stage fixtures. Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. Ties resolved on goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record, then fair-play points.
- 1st place
- Direct to Round of 32 as a top seed. Reseeded path avoids other group winners until the quarter-finals where possible.
- 2nd place
- Direct to Round of 32. Likely to face a group winner from a paired group in the first knockout tie.
- 3rd place
- Still alive. The eight best third-placed sides from the twelve groups progress to the R32. Ranked on points first, then goal difference and goals scored.
- 4th place
- Eliminated. Tournament ends after the third matchday for the group's bottom side.
Other groups
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FAQ
Group E — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group E?
Group E contains Germany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire and Curaçao. The draw was made by FIFA on 5 December 2025; teams play each other once in a single round-robin across the group stage.
How many matches will Group E play?
Six matches in total. Each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once, across three matchdays between 11 and 27 June 2026. Three points for a win, one for a draw.
How does Group E qualify for the knockouts?
The top two finishers in Group E qualify directly for the Round of 32. The third-placed side enters the pool of twelve third-placed sides across the group stage — the best eight on points, then goal difference, then goals scored, advance alongside them. Fourth place is eliminated.
Where can I buy tickets for Group E matches?
Anyseats lists verified secondary-market tickets from sellers in our authentication network for every Group E fixture as inventory becomes available. Every listing is identity-matched against the named ticket holder; every order is backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee. FIFA's official Last-Minute Sales Phase also runs face-value sales on a first-come-first-served basis until kick-off where supply remains.